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L&K Saatchi & Saatchi launches Hero’s premium range platform with new brand campaign #TomorrowCantWait
MUMBAI: L&K Saatchi & Saatchi, which had launched the new Hero MotoCorp with the epic “Hum mein hai Hero” campaign in 2011 has created another milestone campaign for the highly anticipated portfolio of premium bikes and scooters with a new brand idea “Tomorrow Can’t Wait”.
Rooted in the spirit of India’s youth, ‘Tomorrow Can’t Wait’ captures the restless energy of a generation hungry for new opportunities and new experiences. Hero’s premium range of motorcycles and scooters are designed to enable just that. The range features the XPulse 200, a first-of-its-kind adventure bike, its tourer twin the XPulse 200T, the Xtreme 200S, a fully-faired sports version of the Xtreme 200R, and the Maestro Edge 125, India’s first scooter with Fi.
The TV commercial #IndiaCalling tells the story of young Indians setting off on journeys of discovery, encountering a country that’s moving in step with the ‘tomorrow’. Set to a soulful song, the film captures the essence of exploration and embracing new experiences and through these experiences, connecting with one’s country.
Anil S.Nair, CEO & Managing Partner, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi elaborates on the campaign “ With the new premium range Hero has fuelled the young Indians desire to do more, feel more and most importantly explore more. There is an immense sense of pride and optimism they feel from where we have taken the inspiration from”.
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Nestlé India posts 14.9 per cent sales growth, profit rises in FY26
FMCG major sweetens returns with dividend as strong domestic demand leads
NEW DELHI: Nestlé India has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, with sales and profits rising steadily on the back of robust domestic demand.
The company posted total income of Rs 231,949.5 million for FY26, up from Rs 202,645.5 million in the previous year, marking a growth of 14.9 per cent. Domestic sales remained the key driver, increasing 14.6 per cent to Rs 221,187.0 million, while exports contributed Rs 9,527.6 million to the overall tally.
The final quarter of the financial year added extra momentum, with total sales rising 23.4 per cent compared to the same period last year. This helped lift the company’s annual profit to Rs 35,446.0 million, up from Rs 33,145.0 million in FY25.
Shareholders are set to benefit as the board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 5.00 per equity share. This comes on top of the interim dividend of Rs 7.00 per share paid in February 2026. The record date for the final dividend has been fixed as 10 July 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the 67th Annual General Meeting scheduled for 3 July 2026. If approved, the payout will begin from 30 July 2026.
During the year, the company’s paid-up equity share capital doubled to Rs 1,928.3 million following a 1:1 bonus share issue, strengthening its capital base. The results were also supported by a Rs 1,207.8 million credit from exceptional items, including a Rs 2,023.2 million writeback from resolved income tax litigation, partially offset by restructuring costs and expenses related to new labour codes.
On the cost front, material costs rose to 44.8 per cent of sales for the full year, compared to 43.6 per cent in the previous year, reflecting ongoing input cost pressures. Despite this, the company maintained solid profitability, with EBITDA coming in at Rs 53,060.6 million.
Overall, Nestlé India’s performance underscores its ability to balance growth and margins in a challenging environment. With steady demand, disciplined cost management and consistent shareholder returns, the company appears well placed to carry its momentum into the next financial year.
